Run a Wedding Rehearsal: How to Make It Fun and Successful (In 5 Steps)

Yes, it’s possible: a wedding rehearsal can be successful and even fun at the same time!

What does a successful rehearsal look like? It means the couple, their parents, their wedding party – everyone knows how to walk and where to stand during the processional and the ceremony on the big day.

They feel confident and sure of their unique part and their place in the event.

How about fun? Well… practicing a thing can be very unfun, frustrating, and mundane. But at a wedding rehearsal, as long we officiants are directive, patient, and always communicating what’s going to happen and what’s happening now, the ingredients are already baked in for a good time!

After all, the room is full of family and friends who love each other and are primed for a weekend of partying! And the rehearsal is usually the first time all those people are in the room together for the weekend. A great officiant fans those party-flames from the start of the rehearsal.

So how is it possible to achieve both fun and success in a wedding rehearsal? Here are my 5 ways.

[billhand]

You my friend are a “God Send”
There are lots of videos covering this subject but nobody does it with as much fun and sincerity as you do.
Thank you Mark🤗

[jrobbx]

I was very concerned about the rehearsal but now am very confident. Thank You!

[Stu_Pedazzo]

Your videos helped me successfully officiate my nephew’s wedding and I am so appreciative! Thank you for all of your content!

[outoftheboxstem]

This video is saving my life! I am officiating my best friend's wedding tomorrow last

[DebbieHardwick-zt]

I basically do all that except Step 2 - I think that's a great idea to run through everything with the times etc. Thank you!

[austincattle]

Awesome advice for the rehearsal... very practical!
Similar to what you said, we're planning a talk through, walk through, run through concept for our rehearsal dinner.
We can't rehearse at our venue the day before, so my thought is to try to make things as similar as possible in other ways. E.g.- playing the songs we'll walk in to during the ceremony so everyone understands what it will sound like. Hopefully that'll help reduce anxiety and keep things on track.
Again, great video, and thanks for the help!

[paulferencz]

Doing my first wedding in 7 days. Watched most of the videos already but I'm binge watching them again. New information with every watch. Thanks Mark! I definitely feel confident going into rehearsal and the wedding. Thanks again!!

[andrewsanderson]

Love that thoughtful approach to your channel

[Kubota]

Thanks Mark! First time Officiant here and your really helping my stress levels to not be so high! Thanks for posting these videos!!

[paulmccarty]

Hey Mark! Did my first wedding last night in Florida. Used all of your tips on breaking the ice for an opener. Thank you so much. L

[jodybrand]

Thanks for your fantastic knowledge, I'm going to study here in Australia in the new year and I'm so exited to start. I will b watching more of your fantastic videos, thanks again 😀

[eltarda]

I just got back from my first wedding rehearsal. I used your tips. I looked like a pro

[paulmccarty]

I appreciate all of your tips. I was very confident because of your videos. Can’t thank you enough! Blessings!

[mikemerlyn.]

Thank you! My confidence is really strong after watching your videos!!

[kylargraf]

First wedding ever tommorow for the best friend i have ever had. Needed this.

[kristiancasamento]

Thank you!!! Successfully executed and wedding was awesome we has a good time~

[annelemon]

Rehearsals are so important! I start the rehearsal by having the Bride place everyone in their spots for where they will be for the ceremony. Parents and children seated. We then block out the ceremony. Practice the recessional. Then we practice the processional followed by the recessional again.

[LadyBeGoodTO]

This is essential wedding content! 👏👏👏

[ramon]

Thank you for sharing your time sir you are awsome.

[mcjamespassi]

Am A wedding Mc from KENYA, and I found this helpful..Thanks Buddy!